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2012 Map of Pottsville

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pottsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Pottsville anchors this part of Hamilton County, serving as a central hub where Farm Road 221 and FM-218 meet. The landscape is defined by the branching waterways of the Brazos River basin, including Cowhouse Creek and its many tributaries like School Land Creek and Baptist Branch. These watercourses dictate the rural road network, with routes like Farm Road 2842 and County Road 617 winding between drainage patterns and low-lying basins.

Local heritage is concentrated just north of the town center, where the Pottsville Cemetery and Immanuel Cemetery sit in close proximity. To the northwest, the Hoover Knobs provide a distinct topographic break in an area otherwise characterized by steady stream-cut valleys. The map shows a high density of small tanks and ponds distributed across the parcels, reflecting the enduring ranching and agricultural reliance on the Mesquite Creek and Warren Creek watersheds.